Silver Lake Reservoir

Silver Lake resident Dion Neutra -- an architect who trained under his father, the famed Richard Neutra -- stands at a fence that he wants taken down so the public has access to the reservoir.

Silver Lake resident Dion Neutra -- an architect who trained under his father, the famed Richard Neutra -- stands at a fence that he wants taken down so the public has access to the reservoir. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

The infatuation with Silver Lake Reservoir isn't new. In 1907, shortly before Silver Lake got its first fill-up, The Times, in a story headlined "STUPENDOUS," predicted it would become the city's finest body of water and "a favorite resort for pleasure seekers."

The infatuation with Silver Lake Reservoir isn't new. In 1907, shortly before Silver Lake got its first fill-up, The Times, in a story headlined "STUPENDOUS," predicted it would become the city's finest body of water and "a favorite resort for pleasure seekers." (Robbin Goddard / Los Angeles Times)